Sharp scored 1:02 into the second period on the first shot on relief goalie Darcy Kuemper, who had no chance to warm up before the period started, to give Chicago a 2-0 lead. Kuemper replaced Josh Harding, who suffered a left leg injury.

BY THE NUMBERS

0-for-15 Wild on power plays this series.

26 Wild shots blocked by the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

4 Periods in the series the Wild has played without a backup goalie on the bench. Niklas Backstrom, injured in Game 1 warmups, came out of the stands and dressed for the third period Tuesday night.